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WSDOT Roadwork Affects Multiple Routes Near Ellensburg

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WSDOT announced multiple road construction projects effective this week affecting routes near Ellensburg. The first project begins September 2 on US 2 between mileposts 118 and 119, with a right-lane closure from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on September 9.

Chumstick Highway will see weekday closures from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting September 8 through September 25 for pavement repair. Meanwhile, guardrail work at milepost 168 east of Rimrock will require alternating flagged traffic starting September 2. A separate US 2 project near Orondo will occur on September 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with alternating traffic and reduced speeds.

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    WSDOT announced multiple road construction projects effective this weekNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The first project begins September 2 on US 2 between mileposts 118 and 119No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    A right-lane closure will occur on September 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.β€œTravelers on US 2 from milepost 118 to milepost 119 on Sept. 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in north Wenatchee will encounter slowdowns and delays while crews pave rough spots on the roadway. Expect a right-lane closure, and detours.”
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    Chumstick Highway will see weekday closures from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.β€œTravelers on 19-mile long Chumstick Highway, between US 2 (Leavenworth, milepost 100) and SR 207 (near Plain) will encounter slowdowns and delays Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 25 while crews repair and repave the pavement. Expect single-lane closures, pilot cars and flaggers.”
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    The weekday closures on Chumstick Highway will start on September 8β€œ002 [42 mi from Ellensburg]: Travelers on 19-mile long Chumstick Highway, between US 2 (Leavenworth, milepost 100) and SR 207 (near Plain) will encounter slowdowns and delays Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 25 while crews repair and repave the pavement. Expect single-lane closures, pilot cars and flaggers.”
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    The weekday closures on Chumstick Highway will end on September 25β€œTravelers on 19-mile long Chumstick Highway, between US 2 (Leavenworth, milepost 100) and SR 207 (near Plain) will encounter slowdowns and delays Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 25 while crews repair and repave the pavement. Expect single-lane closures, pilot cars and flaggers.”
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    The weekday closures on Chumstick Highway are for pavement repairβ€œTravelers on 19-mile long Chumstick Highway, between US 2 (Leavenworth, milepost 100) and SR 207 (near Plain) will encounter slowdowns and delays Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 25 while crews repair and repave the pavement.”
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    Guardrail work at milepost 168 east of Rimrock will require alternating flagged trafficβ€œBoth directions at milepost 168, east of Rimrock. There will be alternating flagged-controlled traffic for guardrail repair. Traffic is advised to expect delays through the area.”
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    The guardrail work at milepost 168 east of Rimrock will start on September 2β€œ012 [34 mi from Ellensburg]: Both directions at milepost 168, east of Rimrock. There will be alternating flagged-controlled traffic for guardrail repair. Traffic is advised to expect delays through the area. Effective: Sep 2, 2026, 6:59 AM”
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    A separate US 2 project near Orondo will occur on September 8β€œ002 [43 mi from Ellensburg]: Travelers on US 2 from milepost 137-139, just south of Orondo, will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews pave patches on the roadway. Expect alternating, one-way, two-lane traffic with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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    The US 2 project near Orondo will occur from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.β€œTravelers on US 2 from milepost 137-139, just south of Orondo, will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews pave patches on the roadway. Expect alternating, one-way, two-lane traffic with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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    The US 2 project near Orondo will have alternating trafficβ€œTravelers on US 2 from milepost 137-139, just south of Orondo, will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews pave patches on the roadway. Expect alternating, one-way, two-lane traffic with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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    The US 2 project near Orondo will have reduced speedsβ€œTravelers on US 2 from milepost 137-139, just south of Orondo, will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews pave patches on the roadway. Expect alternating, one-way, two-lane traffic with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”

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